The <a href="http://www.visitljubljana.si/en/ljubljana-and-central-slovenia/slovenian-attractions/15708/detail.html" target="_blank">Ptuj</a> archaeological site in Slovenia is of great historical importance and dates much farther back than written record shows. A new project proposal for a museum by Ljubljana-based firm, <a href="http://www.enota.si/galerija/2011120613221633?mode=data&amp;pm=selection">Enota</a>, recommends covering the entire site with giant green roofed tent-like structures. This concept not only reinstates the green belt that once was the archeological site, but provides a protected, naturally daylit space in which to conduct research. Visitors of the Ptuj Archaeological Museum can peer in through the glass walled sides and see the ongoing activity.

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Ptuj Archaeological Museum-Enota

The incredibly rich archaeology site of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ptuj" target="_blank">Ptuj</a> has still an abundance of findings yet to discover, but needs protection and upgraded infrastructure in order to continue.

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Ptuj Archaeological Museum-Enota

The museum above ground in between historical buildings.

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Ptuj Archaeological Museum-Enota

Cross section of above ground museum.

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Ptuj Archaeological Museum-Enota

Remove above ground museums.

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Ptuj Archaeological Museum-Enota

Excavate for archeology and cover with large tent-like structure.

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Ptuj Archaeological Museum-Enota

This extends the green area through the historical part of the city.

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Ptuj Archaeological Museum-Enota

The museum site is located in between the monastery of the Conventual Franciscans in the east, the castle in the north, and the Dominican monastery in the west.

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Ptuj Archaeological Museum-Enota

A large swath of green of the east serves as a welcome break between the historic town and the newer development.

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Ptuj Archaeological Museum-Enota

<a href="http://www.enota.si/" target="_blank">Enota's</a> proposal seeks to expand the green belt over the entire museum, so as seen from above in the historic buildings, it is one large park.

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Ptuj Archaeological Museum-Enota

Inspired by simple tent-like structures, the museum is covered in a giant draping green roof.

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Ptuj Archaeological Museum-Enota

Held up on the sides by glass walls, the interior is flooded with natural daylight and visitors of the museum can walk around the structures and peer in on the activity below.

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Ptuj Archaeological Museum-Enota

Construction of the museum must carefully be designed around the dig sites as well as the historical buildings to safely maintain the integrity of all existing structures.

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Ptuj Archaeological Museum-Enota

Excavation and archeological activity must also be carefully balanced as to respect the site.

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Ptuj Archaeological Museum-Enota

The Ptuj archaeological site in Slovenia is of great historical importance and dates much farther back than written record shows. A new project proposal for a museum by Ljubljana-based firm, Enota, recommends covering the entire site with giant green roofed tent-like structures. This concept not only reinstates the green belt that once was the archeological site, but provides a protected, naturally daylit space in which to conduct research. Visitors of the Ptuj Archaeological Museum can peer in through the glass walled sides and see the ongoing activity.